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Get around

See

Robberg Nature and Marine Reserve is a 4 km long peninsula south east of Plett, and due to the location of it on the South African coast, it acts as a speed bump to the sea life that migrates up and down the coast. There is a huge Cape Fur seal colony at the foot of the peninsula in the bay, and whales are often seen during in the bay in the whale migration season, Great Whites have been seen in the bay around the time when seal pups are young. Theres also a colony of penguins that are here part of the year.

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Ocean Safaris - Plettenberg Bay Established 1997

OCEAN SAFARIS[11]
holds a permit to conduct close encounters with the marine life in our bay as well as being Fair Trade in Tourism and The Green Ticket certified. We are an owner run company with a passion for the Ocean. Sightings are great all year round with Official Season from July to December when we sight both Southern Right and Humpback whales. We sight Brydes whales throughout the year with sightings being the most prolific during the summer months. Dolphins frequent the bay on almost a daily basis and sightings include: The playful Bottlenose, energetic Commons and the endangered Humpbacked dolphins.
Email: [email protected] (email bookings qualify for a discount).
Visit: www.oceansafaris.co.za.
Call: +27 (0) 827845729.
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DOLPHIN ADVENTURES:[13] For a true blue adventure why not get up close and personal with the ocean and its visitors. For an energetic option go to www.dolphinadventures.co.za or email: [email protected] (email bookings qualify for a discount).

Ocean Blue Adventures, [1]. 1.5. Doing a sea safari is an excellent way to get up close and see the sealife in the bay. With close encounter permits, they are allowed up close to the sea life. Most trips see some dolphins, seals are always seen, but shark and whale sightings are obviously seasonal!"lat="".

Surfing in the bay.

Birds of Eden, At Monkeyland, The Crags (16 km outside Plet, east along the N2), ☎+27 (0)44 534-8906 ([email protected], fax: +27 (0)44 534-8907), [2]. The largest enclosed aviary in the world.

Milkwood Centre: Situated on Central Beach and is home to Ocean Safaris holder of one of a few close encounter whale watching permits, Dolphin Adventures Sea kayaking, The Yellow wood Spur, Fat Fish Seafood Restuarant, Live Green wholesome fresh food, and a beach hire and sales shop. A great addition to this centre is the newly opened Plett Beachfront accomodation which is the closest you will get to the sea on central beach with great prices.

Eat

Drink

Flashbacks on the main road, good lively bar, especially during Matric Rage.

VIP - Vegas in Plett, is a club just outside the town. Great night out!

The Clubhouse Restaurant (Goose Valley Restaurant), The Clubhouse @ Goose VAlley Golf Estate (Just outside Plett, East on the N2), ☎0445330889. 7am-late. Lovely golf club dining, varied menu with weekly specials. Dinner in the evenings is by booking only and they Cater for functions including weddings, golf days etc

Milkwood Manor (Luxury Guesthouse & Restaurant), Salmack Road, Lookout Beach, ☎+27 (0)44 533-0420 ([email protected]), [6]. The Georgian-styled building is designed for spaciousness, reflecting the vast unlimited landscape surrounding it, without sacrificing its ambiance of intimacy. This is epitomized by the airy double-storeyed foyer, the large yet cosy restaurant, the private patios and balconies, and large breakfast and sundowner terrace, that afford spectacular views over the Indian Ocean, Keurbooms River Mouth, Keurbooms Lagoon and Tsitsikamma Mountains.